How can I back up my Quicken/Quickbooks files?

How can I back up my Quicken/Quickbooks files?

Our files and folders app does not backup active database files because these files are active and in use. In order to back up databases we will need to backup the back up of that application. Please see below instructions on backing up quicken databases.

First we want to make a folder for the data to back up to so go to My Documents and create folder named Quicken Backup and press enter. Your quicken backup location will now be

C:\Users\User Profile\My Documents\Quicken Backup

Now we want to go into Quicken and set up the back ups.
To make a back up copy of the Quicken data file:

Start Quicken
Select the File menu > Backup or Restore > Backup Quicken File.

Select the radio dial next to Back up on my computer or hard drive (CD, hard drive, thumb drive) field, then click Change... to select where you would like to store your backup. Location will be C:\Users\User Profile\My Documents\Quicken Backup

Click Back up Now to start the backup process.
Click OK when Quicken tells you that the backup is complete.

Quicken can remind you to back up your file

Select Edit > Preferences > Quicken Program/Preferences.
Under Setup, select Backup.
Edit the value in the Remind after running Quicken field to change the frequency of the reminder for backing up on exit.

You will lastly want to go into the Mastermind application and verify that the folder the quicken backups are going to are selected for backup.
Open up the Mastermind application and click on the wrench next to File and Folder Backup.
At the first screen if you have never been here before it will need to scan. Once the scan is complete select the option you would like.

Scan all folder - will scan the entire machine for recognized file types
Scan Personal folders - will scan personal folders for files - ex: my documents, pictures, etc.
Do not scan - which allows you to manually select your files

Once you have made your selection at the next screen you will be able to verify the data set is correct and add or remove files or folder that you do/do not want backed up.
Select folders or files by placing a check in the box in front of it. To deselect files remove the check mark.
Once your selection has been completed click Next to set up the schedule of when the backups run. Verify the time you want to back up and the email address you want the daily reports to be sent to.

Once this is complete press Finish. If you selected Back up at the end of this wizard back ups will start right away, other wise they will run ta the next scheduled time.

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